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Mourinho Breaks Silence on Vinícius Racism Row, Threatens Prestianni's Benfica Career

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr protesting to the referee after being subjected to allegedly racist comments from Benfica's Prestianni (AFP)

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News18•01-03-2026, 18:33

Mourinho Breaks Silence on Vinícius Racism Row, Threatens Prestianni's Benfica Career

•Benfica coach José Mourinho addressed the alleged racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni towards Vinícius Júnior.
•Mourinho stated that if Prestianni's guilt is proven, his career with Mourinho and Benfica will end.
•He criticized UEFA's 'short-sighted' decision to ban Prestianni from the second leg without considering 'what ifs'.
•Mourinho defended his initial 'neutral' stance, emphasizing his repudiation of all discrimination.
•He urged reading the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and stressed Benfica's high standards for players.

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